Milan's Mayor has said "I am particularly pleased to hear that Palestine will be taking part in Expo Milano 2015.

The news has been confirmed officially by the President of the Palestinian National Authority, Abu Mazen, to Italy's Prime Minister, Mario Monti." Giuliano Pisapia, who is also the Italian Government's Extraordinary Commissioner for Expo Milan 2015 also said that, with Israel also taking part, the Expo would provide a good opportunity to start building a path towards peace between the nations."